I have been asked several times why I purchased a Springfield and not a Glock. I have taken both shooting, and I like the feel of the Springfield a little better than the Glock, and I also like the safety features of the Springfield better.But first, lets discuss how the gun handles. I have very big hands. I thought for sure that there was no way I could use a sub-compact and feel comfortable with it. So when I went to the store I was set on buying a full size XDM, but I tried the sub-compact. I have to …

Well, I finally broke down and purchased a handgun. I was debating between the 9mm or the 40mm, and was pretty sure I was going to get a Springfield XDM instead of the XD, but when I went to the store, and handled this baby, I had to have it.

I do not really like the feel of the gun in my hand unless it has the extended magazine in it. The extended magazine gives the gun an additional inch or so in handle length. But because this is a sub-compact, it will be easy to carry and use if …

There are currently several Firearm (GUN) legislative pieces in this state session of the legislature.

The first one is SB0011 that is titled “Utah State-Made Firearms Protection Act“. In a nut shell, this acts purpose is to address the manufacture of firearms within the state for in-state use. It setups up laws that make it so that any firearm or firearm related items manufactured in the state and are used in state are not subject to firearms laws and regulations imposed by the federal government. So not everyone goes crazy, the bill does not include protection for weapons …

A recent commentary by Ronald G. Manoni on NewsTime.com points out some good facts. Please read his article for the full details.

Less that 1% of crimes using guns are obtained at gun shows, while 39.2% are purchased from illegal street dealers.
There is no connection with the effectiveness of firearms laws and violent gun crimes.
Guns are used 65 times more often to prevent a crime than commit one.

Germany after a 17-year-old high-school graduate gunned down 15 people and himself are now proposing stronger gun laws. Using a gun that was legally licensed, but illegally stored that he stole from his father. Germany is looking to making it so that all gun storage use biometric controls. This still would of not stopped the shooting. They already require all guns to be stored in guns safes, etc. This gun was not stored correctly and was already in violation of law. Requiring biometrics on gun storage boxes would not of stopped this shooting.